Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-23
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 98 articles from 16 sites. We chose these from 637 articles found on 18 sites.
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MS NOW, The Intercept, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Vox, ProPublica, The Guardian, Mother Jones, NYT > Top Stories, PBS NewsHour - The Latest, Truthout, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, World & Nation, BBC News, The Atlantic, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis, National.
Trump administration restricts most green card applications from within U.S.
The policy would require people legally in the U.S. on nonimmigrant visas to return to their home country and apply through U.S. consulates. The post Trump administration restricts most green card ap...
MS NOW
May 23, 2026 - ms.now
AIPAC, AI, Crypto and Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spends
Intercept staffers break down the latest election news and the front groups fueling the midterms. The post AIPAC, AI, Crypto and Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spends appeared first on The In...
The Intercept
May 22, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump makes affordability pitch in battleground New York district
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler’s Hudson Valley seat will be crucial in determining whether Republicans keep control of the House.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats don’t need an autopsy to know what they did wrong
If you’re looking for insights into why Democrats lost in 2024, you won’t find many in the DNC’s disavowed “autopsy,” which was released after much pressure Thursday. The incomplete and error-ridden r...
Vox
May 22, 2026 - vox.com
The best thing Democrats can do for the climate: Stop talking about it
Green New Deal supporters in front of the US Capitol on February 6, 2024. | Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images With a little over five months until the midterm elections, Democrats in Washington a...
Vox
May 22, 2026 - vox.com
‘Goes to Show You How Stupid They Are’: Tillis Lets Loose on Trump Advisers
The retiring Republican senator opens up about his YOLO approach and why he’s occasionally taken on Trump.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence
The former Democratic member of Congress said she was stepping aside to support her husband as he battles bone cancer.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Corporate Interests Paid for Haley Stevens' Trip to Portugal — and Her Campaign Ads
Center Forward sent Stevens — and her mom — to a banking and crypto conference. Now it's spending millions on ads in Michigan. The post Corporate Interests Paid for Haley Stevens’ Trip to Portugal — a...
The Intercept
May 22, 2026 - theintercept.com
Tulsi Gabbard’s self-humiliation wasn’t enough for Trump
Trump’s director of national intelligence made a mockery of what she’d presented as her core principles. It looks like it didn’t save her job. The post Tulsi Gabbard’s self-humiliation wasn’t enough f...
MS NOW
May 22, 2026 - ms.now
Trump finally gets his Fed chair. Bond investors are already testing him.
As the Kevin Warsh era begins at the central bank, rising bond yields have greatly weakened the case for lower borrowing costs.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Louisiana’s Tough-on-Crime Policies Stand to Cost Taxpayers Millions More for Years to Come
The post Louisiana’s Tough-on-Crime Policies Stand to Cost Taxpayers Millions More for Years to Come appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 22, 2026 - propublica.org
Cable: US-Polish troop fracas due partly to bad US messaging
President Donald Trump reversed the decision not to deploy troops to Poland, but the fallout has been severe.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The judge called it a vindictive prosecution.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Why W.E.B. Du Bois’ frustration with America resonates so loudly today
A new PBS documentary makes clear why the prominent scholar, author and leader of multiple civil rights organizations eventually renounced his U.S. citizenship and lived out his final years in Ghana. ...
MS NOW
May 22, 2026 - ms.now
Todd Blanche pulls his most eyebrow-raising move yet
His critics say he’s still acting like Trump’s personal lawyer. Trump world says he’s “the guy everyone loves.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Republican gives away the game on settlement fund with ‘reparations’ remark
The so-called “anti-weaponization” fund, which could enrich Jan. 6 rioters, is about “reparations,” Rep. Dan Meuser said, using a term associated with addressing historical racism. The post Republican...
MS NOW
May 22, 2026 - ms.now
Judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s criminal indictment as vindictive by Trump DOJ
A judge found that Abrego wouldn’t have been prosecuted if he hadn’t brought a successful lawsuit challenging his removal to El Salvador. The post Judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s criminal indi...
MS NOW
May 22, 2026 - ms.now
Trump had ‘many’ concerns about AI draft policy order
The artificial intelligence order pulled Thursday could still be rewritten.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Trump defends ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ amid GOP blowup
Republican opposition to the fund sank efforts to pass a reconciliation package on Capitol Hill this week.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
‘This is his legacy’: Marco Rubio nears goal of toppling Cuba’s government
US secretary of state’s campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ is culmination of a personal pursuit spanning decades• Cubans outraged at US charges against Raúl CastroMarco Rubio’s moment has finally arrived....
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Texas Democratic candidate condemned for comments about ‘prison for American Zionists’
Democrats allege that conservative groups may be propping up campaign of Maureen Galindo for House seatUS politics live – latest updatesA Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing bipartisan conde...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Locals Didn’t Think Roundup Was Being Sprayed Near Lake Tahoe. So I Went to Find Out.
This past Sunday, I found myself walking across the snowless ski runs of Sierra-at-Tahoe in California, which sits on public land in the El Dorado National Forest. I had come to chase down a rumor. Nu...
Mother Jones
May 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
Hunting for Johnny Appleseed in the Backroads of America
I’ve been drinking a bit less and praying a lot more than I used to. Now, that’s not to say I’m drinking less than most people—I’m not—nor that a doctor would sign off on my lifestyle as a healthy one...
Mother Jones
May 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
When the Supreme Court split 6-3 in a very different way on capital punishment
This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter looks at the court through the lens of modern death penalty jurisprudence. The post When the Supreme Court split 6-3 in a very different way on capital punishme...
MS NOW
May 22, 2026 - ms.now
DNC autopsy author was previously part of another Democratic humiliation
Paul Rivera served as a key adviser to a Senate Democratic leader who was convicted of corruption charges.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Mahmoud Khalil’s attorneys to turn to US supreme court after ruling paves way for deportation
Move comes after federal appeals court upholds ruling that opens door for government to detain and deport KhalilAttorneys for Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University student who last year becam...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
California Teacher Previously Fired for Sexual Harassment Is No Longer in the Classroom After New Complaints
The post California Teacher Previously Fired for Sexual Harassment Is No Longer in the Classroom After New Complaints appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 22, 2026 - propublica.org
The NAACP’s goal is righteous. But its call for a sports boycott has problems.
The civil rights organization’s boycott proposal is asking too much of Black college athletes and too little of the rest of society. The post The NAACP’s goal is righteous. But its call for a sports b...
MS NOW
May 22, 2026 - ms.now
Read Trump's unsigned AI executive order
POLITICO has obtained a copy of the executive order on artificial intelligence oversight that the president had been expected to sign Thursday.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Tom Kean Jr.’s absence from Congress makes Democrats bullish they can flip his seat
But others in the party worry they’re being “cocky” in one of the country’s most competitive House races.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - politico.com
Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says
The change is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people. It could also lead to more family separations as spouses or relatives wait for application decisions, immigration lawyers said.
NYT > Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Mahmoud Khalil to Appeal to Supreme Court in Effort to Halt Deportation
The move was expected to come after a federal appeals court on Friday ruled against Mr. Khalil, who became the face of President Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters.
NYT > Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump self-deals, lies and seems to fall asleep in meetings. The media treats it all as ‘priced in’ | Margaret Sullivan
As the outrages continue, mainstream outlets just see Trump being TrumpHis social media posts are unhinged. He seems to fall asleep in meetings. He proudly proclaims he’s not thinking “even a little b...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
US green card applicants will now have to return to home countries to apply, DHS says
Change criticized by advocates marks the latest significant move by the Trump administration on immigration policyForeigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States to secure g...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
The NAACP’s boycott call is a wake-up moment for the American Black athlete | Howard Bryant
In a country where their rights are being attacked from all sides, it’s time for Black college athletes to utilize their powerSix years after the nation underwent a so-called “racial reckoning”, Black...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Venezuelan makeup artist who was deported to El Salvador seeks asylum in Spain: ‘I feel safe here’
Andry José Hernández Romero was deported from the US to El Salvador’s notorious Cecot prison before he was allowed to return to VenezuelaOne of the Venezuelan men sent from the US to El Salvador’s mos...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
WATCH: Trump speaks at N.Y.'s Rockland Community College, campaigning for Rep. Lawler
President Donald Trump, from a toss-up congressional district in New York on Friday, began testing his midterm-year message that was ostensibly on the economy. But he veered off-topic right from the s...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 22, 2026 - pbs.org
Solar Electricity Is Poised to Overtake Coal in—of All Places—Texas
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Texas sun keeps rising, as Texas coal wanes. For the first time ever, solar is...
Mother Jones
May 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Day in a Row
The cancellation comes just after four GOP senators joined Democrats to pass a Senate war powers resolution.
Truthout
May 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Lutnick donated $5 million to House Republicans weeks before Epstein testimony
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made the hefty contribution four weeks before he appeared before the House Oversight Committee. The post Lutnick donated $5 million to House Republicans weeks before ...
MS NOW
May 22, 2026 - ms.now
Trump to skip eldest son’s wedding because ‘I have a thing called Iran’
Donald Trump Jr.’s destination wedding to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson will likely be missing one place card: his dad’s. The post Trump to skip eldest son’s wedding because ‘I have a thing c...
MS NOW
May 22, 2026 - ms.now
US intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard leaving post after rocky tenure
White House reportedly forced Gabbard to resign after she was sidelined from Iran and Venezuela operations and becomes fourth woman to depart Trump’s cabinetUS politics - live updatesSign up for the B...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump faces backlash over economy
Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living – and disapproval of Trump’s agendaUS politics live – latest updatesKevin Warsh has been sworn in as chair of the US Feder...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pentagon releases second batch of UFO videos and first-hand testimony
Videos in this batch show unidentified aerial phenomena but offer few clues to existence of alien lifeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The Pentagon on Friday released a second tranche...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's loyalty demands
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump demonstrating his grip on Republican primary voters, anoth...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 22, 2026 - pbs.org
Foreigners in U.S. must apply for green cards abroad, new Trump administration rule says
The announcement from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is the latest step by the Trump administration making legal immigration more difficult for foreigners already in the U.S. and for those ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 22, 2026 - pbs.org
Rubio Baselessly Smears Bolivia’s Protesters as “Criminals and Drug Traffickers”
Rubio’s comments came amidst over three weeks of protest in Bolivia by Indigenous groups, peasants, and workers.
Truthout
May 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Resistance to Flock Cameras and Police Surveillance Is Exploding
Backlash to Flock cameras and AI systems is exploding after scandals, including police using the tech to stalk women.
Truthout
May 22, 2026 - truthout.org
8 House Democrats Join GOP in Vote to Defund Schools That Support Trans Youth
The vote represents the single largest Democratic crossover on a standalone anti-trans bill in recent years.
Truthout
May 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Maryland Democrats Plan to Eliminate State’s Lone Republican Seat in Time for 2028
A top state lawmaker who opposed drawing new districts for the fall election now says he supports a constitutional amendment that could pave the way to an all-Democrat map for the next cycle.
NYT > Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Disconnect Widens Between Mamdani and Pro-Israel Jewish Leaders
In recent days, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken actions that have made the relationship between his office and some Jewish New York leaders more fraught.
NYT > Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump is supporting Spencer Pratt in the LA mayor’s race. It may be a poison pill
President says reality star a ‘big Maga person’ but backing may prove more hindrance than help in deep-blue bastionUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s endorsement is typically a boon for c...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Nobody better represents Israeli politics today than Itamar Ben-Gvir | Ben Reiff
He may be the most brazen of the nation’s leaders, but his ideological spirit is found throughout its government, and beyondNo, you’re not hallucinating: western governments really are condemning Isra...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Marco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summit
Secretary of state suggests July meeting of alliance will be fraught as US demands help in strait of HormuzDonald Trump is disappointed that Nato allies refused to become more actively involved in att...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts
Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation effortsWhen the UN general assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of a landmark climate cri...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trash hits! Why a wave of hedonistic, feral female pop stars are rejecting respectability
In a collapsing world, artists like Slayyyter and Cobrah are chasing extreme highs with hyperactive music and debauched lyrics. Is their trashy vibe emancipating – or a bit contrived?If any year deman...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
The aftermath of Trump-Xi summit: comparing U.S. and China announcements
Analysts say a comparison of the readouts issued by the U.S. and China reveals "minor inconsistencies" on issues such as agriculture, tariffs and rare earths. But, experts argue, those differences are...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - npr.org
As voters prioritize cost of living, focus on abortion evolves in midterm elections
There's been a shift in attention in the party ahead of the midterms as voters rank affordability the top issue. That raises questions about what an evolving message on reproductive rights looks like....
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - npr.org
Is it time for the U.S. to reassess its Iran strategy?
With talks stalled and Iran maintaining its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump is weighing whether to restart the war. Strikes failed to eliminate Iran's regime or destroy its milita...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 22, 2026 - pbs.org
'A bridge too far?': As GOP senators revolt, Trump defends fund and attacks defectors
The president called Republican senators who broke with him quitters who are 'screwing the Republican Party.'
World & Nation
May 22, 2026 - latimes.com
Newsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem
The California governor encouraged Californians to avoid pumping gas at Chevron, claiming the gas company is hiking up its prices. Chevron blamed the high prices on state policies.
World & Nation
May 22, 2026 - latimes.com
What we see when we look into the eyes of a bird
Ray Nayler, author of Palaces of the Crow, which was released in May. | Anna Kuznetsova On a cool April morning at the height of Washington, DC’s always brief spring, the science fiction novelist Ra...
Vox
May 22, 2026 - vox.com
Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia
The move deals an embarrassing blow to the Trump administration, which made the Maryland man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the face of its deportation campaign.
NYT > Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s Intelligence Chief Resigns
Also, mediators rush to save the U.S.-Iran cease-fire. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
NYT > Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
G.O.P. Break With Trump Reflects Limits of Party’s Post-Jan. 6 Truce
Republicans, seeing President Trump’s personal agenda diverging from their political interests, vented their outrage about paying those who threatened their lives on Jan. 6, 2021.
NYT > Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Fact-Checking the Trump Administration’s Inaccurate Claims About the $1.8 Billion Fund
The president, vice president and acting attorney general have offered a series of inaccurate claims to defend an unusual fund announced this week.
NYT > Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Screentime swaps: how to quit doomscrolling without quitting your phone
Addicted to your devices? According to experts, not all screen time is created equal. Here are some healthier ways to spend time onlineThe average UK adult spends around 7.5 hours a day on a screen, w...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s pick for surgeon general sells supplement with ingredient banned by Pentagon
Amazon opens an inquiry into Nicole Saphier’s product compliance following Guardian inquiry. White House says she will be a ‘powerful asset’ for Maha agendaDonald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general s...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Gaza flotilla activists allege sexual assault and rape in Israeli detention
Israeli prison service denies claims of abuse during detention of 430 people trying to take aid to PalestiniansActivists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to take...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘He made us laugh and he never flinched’: America says goodbye to The Late Show and Stephen Colbert
Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen and Joe Biden are among the names paying tribute to host of cancelled late-night showShare your favorite memories from The Late Show With Stephen ColbertCelebrities, poli...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Flotilla video: Ben-Gvir’s template of televised abuse was honed on Palestinians
Targeting of foreign activists drew global outrage from governments that have not acted on violence against Palestinian detaineesIsrael’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has mad...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why is Elon Musk so threatened by the casting of The Odyssey? | Arwa Mahdawi
The world’s richest man can’t stop posting about how Lupita Nyong’o was chosen to play an imaginary womanIt was the casting choice that launched a thousand meltdowns. The Oscar-winning actor Lupita Ny...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘As world No 1, I have to stand up and fight’: Sabalenka leads players in grand slam protest
Year-long dispute led to French Open media protestNovak Djokovic chose not to participate in walkoutAryna Sabalenka insisted the player push for a greater financial contribution from the grand slams i...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
One of shooters in deadly attack at San Diego mosque was previously flagged by FBI
Officials seized guns from Caleb Vazquez’s father last year amid alarm over teen’s views on mass shooters and NazismOne of the two white supremacist shooters who attacked a mosque in California on Mon...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mars colony and Grok warnings: five strange details in SpaceX’s pitch to investors
IPO filing from Elon Musk’s company reveals closer look at finances, cosmic ambitions and tech empire’s quirksSpaceX publicly released an investor prospectus on Wednesday as part of its plan for a $1....
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Chinese fast-fashion company Shein to buy eco-friendly retailer Everlane
Everlane CEO confirms sale in letter to employees and says it will stay true to ‘sustainability’ commitmentsEverlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethical...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Birthday Party review – grimly compulsive unhappy occasion in deepest France
Cannes film festival: This could be better paced but the crisis which descends on an up-against-it dairy farm is delivered by some very memorable goonsThere’s nothing like a home-invasion suspense t...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller review – a blend of social realism and gothic horror
In this lurid, big-boned, often brilliant book about a sculptor and a true-crime documentary, state-of-the-nation commentary and gruesome chills combineClaire Fuller is fascinated by corpses: by the m...
The Guardian
May 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Gabbard is the latest in a series of Cabinet officials to leave the Trump administration.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - npr.org
'We'll never know if he could have been saved.' The gaps in Trump's rural health fund
Republicans promise that $50 billion in new health funding will help rural America. But it's not expected to aid the years-long effort in North Carolina's Martin County to reopen its only hospital.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 22, 2026 - npr.org
Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.
BBC News
May 22, 2026 - bbc.com
'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans
The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.
BBC News
May 22, 2026 - bbc.com
What's behind the decade-long 'learning recession' for American students
As the school year is coming to a close, a new analysis shines another harsh spotlight on what's being called a "learning recession" for American students. It's a problem that started long before the ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 22, 2026 - pbs.org
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's national intelligence director
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depa...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 22, 2026 - pbs.org
Tulsi Gabbard Takes the Exit Ramp
Excluded from Trump’s inner circle, she sought the president’s approval by spreading baseless claims.
The Atlantic
May 22, 2026 - theatlantic.com
How Trump’s Culture War Derailed a New Smithsonian Museum
Republicans wanted to narrow the scope of the Women’s History Museum and give the president power over its location. The attempt failed.
The Atlantic
May 22, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Donald Trump’s Paint Jobs
With his changes to the Reflecting Pool and other sites, the president is asking Washingtonians to trust his taste.
The Atlantic
May 22, 2026 - theatlantic.com
What the Trump Administration Needs to Do to Contain the Ebola Outbreak
We’re already playing from behind, but it’s not too late to limit the damage.
The Atlantic
May 22, 2026 - theatlantic.com
US Military Using More Missiles to Defend Israel Than Israel Itself
This raises questions about the US relationship with Israel as well as the US’s use of weapons throughout the war.
Truthout
May 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Says He “Gets a Kick” Out of Criticisms He Receives for US Military Deaths
There have been nearly 400 US military casualties in Operation Epic Fury so far.
Truthout
May 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Omissions, Corrections, and Deceptions — Critics Blast the DNC’s Autopsy Report
The autopsy never once mentions the terms “Gaza” or “Palestinian,” a top issue for many voters in 2024.
Truthout
May 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Dana White Thinks Everyone’s a Fighter
The U.F.C. president on his decades of friendship with Donald Trump, his relationship with Joe Rogan, and his “awesome” night at the White House Correspondents’ dinner.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 22, 2026 - newyorker.com
Trump offered White South Africans a new life. Thousands took him up on it.
America’s refugee program has undergone a radical transformation. Now nearly all those arriving under the program are White South Africans.
National
May 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump Has Finally Found a Small Enough Enemy
On Wednesday, the Justice Department unsealed an indictment charging 94-year-old former Cuban head of state Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy to kill US citizens. It’s a move that may signal pote...
Mother Jones
May 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
GOP senators balk at Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, force delay in key vote
The discord marked a potential turning point for Congress, which has been largely sidelined under the second Trump administration on the war in Iran and other issues.
World & Nation
May 21, 2026 - latimes.com
VA Dems Are Frustrated With Spanberger’s Veto of Legislation Reining in ICE
The governor's vetoes of legislation on marijuana, higher ed, and other reforms have also upset Democratic lawmakers.
Truthout
May 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Demands End to Birthright Citizenship Ahead of Supreme Court Decision
The US has had birthright citizenship since the ratification of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution in 1868.
Truthout
May 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Proposes Resettling More White South Africans and Blocking Other Refugees
The US president's claims that Afrikaners face racial persecution and genocide have been repeatedly disproven.